Cars crashing, hydroplaning amid South Sound wet weather

Washington State Patrol troopers urge people to drive carefully, as cars are crashing and hydroplaning in the South Sound.

Pierce County sees continued rise in vehicle thefts as frustration grows for victims

New numbers show car and truck thefts in Pierce County continue to be a huge problem, leaving business owners frustrated as police are restricted on how to respond by new laws.

1 killed, 2 hurt when van catches fire in Lakewood

One person was killed and two others seriously hurt when a van caught fire early Monday morning in Lakewood.

Officers arrest suspect in Lakewood auto parts shop burglary

A burglary suspect was arrested Monday night after a break-in at an auto parts shop in Lakewood, police said. 

Teens recovering from gunfire
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Nerves are on edge in one Lakewood neighborhood as two teenagers recover from gunfire.

Lakewood teen injured in shooting now in stable condition

Neighbors in one South Sound community say the terror still feels fresh less than 24-hours after a gunman took aim at an apartment building in Lakewood, injuring two teens. 

Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Lakewood

A suspect allegedly firing his weapon in a Lakewood apartment complex was shot and killed by police.

1 person killed in Lakewood shooting, others injured

Lakewood police are investigating a shooting that left one dead and at least two people with injuries. 

Lakewood police: Man held wife, 8-year-old child hostage

Lakewood Police responded to a domestic violence call on Sunday morning, involving a man who allegedly held his wife and her 8-year-old daughter hostage.

Lakewood man accused of shooting suspected catalytic converter thief and dragging body with his truck

A Lakewood man who's reportedly been living in his truck for the past two years is accused of shooting a suspected catalytic converter thief, then dragging him with his truck before leaving him in a field to die. 

Lakewood Police warn of phone scam requesting money in name of fallen officer

The Lakewood Police Department is warning locals of a new scam to hit the area, where residents receive a phone call from someone pretending to be from the department asking for the “Fallen Officer Food Drive.”

One killed in Lakewood crash involving semi, motorcycles

An Oak Harbor man died Tuesday night after crashing into a semi while speeding on a motorcycle on I-5 in Lakewood. 

Man in custody after rush hour shooting on I-5 in Lakewood

A man is in custody after a shooting on I-5 in Lakewood that caused major traffic backups during rush hour Wednesday afternoon.

Shooting on I-5
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A shooting on I-5 in Lakewood sent at least one person to the hospital and caused miles long traffic backups during rush hour.